NBA Mexico City Game 2026: Everything to know

The Denver Nuggets face the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 7 in Mexico City

The NBA returns to Mexico when the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers meet in

the NBA Mexico City Game 2026

on Nov. 7. It marks the 35th NBA game played in Mexico – this will be the 16th regular-season game, along with 19 preseason games – as the country has hosted the most NBA games outside of the United States and Canada.

What is the NBA Mexico City Game?

This year’s event marks the fifth consecutive year — and the 15th time since 2014, along with one game in 1997 — that the NBA has hosted a regular-season game in Mexico.

The NBA Mexico City Game is one of five international showcases on the NBA calendar this season, alongside the

NBA Canada Games 2026

(Oct. 3 & 10) and

NBA China Games

(Oct. 9 & 11) from the preseason, and the upcoming

NBA Paris Game

(Jan. 14) and

NBA Manchester Game

(Jan. 17).

When is the NBA Mexico City Game 2026?

The matchup between the Nuggets and Pacers will be held on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. local time in Mexico City).

The game will take place during the week of traditional “Día de Muertos” (Day of the Dead) celebrations locally for the third consecutive year. The “Día de Muertos” theme will be showcased through a variety of in-arena activations during the game, including a specially themed basketball court and several fan engagement initiatives.

Where will the NBA Mexico City Game 2026 be played?

The game will be held at

Arena CDMX

, which has hosted every NBA game in Mexico City since the venue opened in 2012 and is home to the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.

How can I watch the NBA Mexico City Game 2026?

The NBA Mexico City Game 2026 will be televised in the United States on NBA TV and will also be available on NBA League Pass. The game will air live in Mexico on ESPN, across Latin America and around the world, including on ESPN on Disney+ in select international markets, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.

Is there any programming outside of the official regular-season game?

The weekend in Mexico begins at the exclusive

House of Legends

, where fans will enjoy a curated menu, handcrafted cocktails, and live entertainment alongside NBA Legends Nenê and Danilo Gallinari. Meet the Legends, hear stories from their NBA careers, and connect with fellow fans during an evening that celebrates basketball and Mexican culture.

Please note:

This package does not include admission to the NBA Mexico City Game 2026 or Arena CDMX and is reserved for guests 18 or older.

Where can I purchase tickets for the NBA Mexico City Game 2026?

Tickets for the game went on sale to the public on Friday, May 29, and have

sold out

. Special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences and hospitality have

also sold out

, but the House of Legends experience is

still available

.

What are 3 key storylines to know entering this matchup?

1. Sibling rivalry:

The Nuggets-Pacers matchup features seven of the league’s 125 international players this season, including Canadian brothers Andrew and Ryan Nembhard. Andrew, the elder brother by three years, starts at guard for the Pacers and is averaging a career-best 19 points to go with 6.9 assists and 39.5% shooting from 3-point range.

Ryan, the younger brother, is on a two-way contract with Denver, splitting time between the Nuggets and their G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold. He has appeared in three games for the Nuggets this season after playing in 60 games a season ago, holding career averages of 6.4 points and 5.0 assists per game. Will the brothers’ first professional head-to-head matchup happen in Mexico City?

2. Jokić on triple-double watch:

On Wednesday, in their final game before heading to Mexico, Nikola Jokić recorded his 201st career triple-double — and for the 90th time accomplished it before the fourth quarter even began — with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over Toronto. The Serbian center now needs only nine triple-doubles to pass former teammate Russell Westbrook for the most in NBA history.

While this is the Nuggets’ second trip to Mexico in team history — they played a preseason game against the Warriors back in 2006 — this will be the first (and perhaps only) time fans in Mexico will be able to witness Jokić’s mastery of the game in person.

3.

Pacers playing without Haliburton (again):

The Pacers will not have All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton available in Mexico as he is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for at least another week.

Last season, the Pacers played the entire season without Haliburton as he recovered from a torn Achilles suffered during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana went 19-63 last season without their star guard and have gone 1-4 in his absence so far this season. The Pacers have been 11.3 points per 100 possessions better with Haliburton on court compared to when he’s off this season.

With Haliburton out, watch for fellow All-Star Pascal Siakam to take on a heavier load. The 11th-year pro from Cameroon has appeared in eight games this season, averaging 21.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Siakam (20 points) and Andrew Nembhard (22 points) combined for 42 points in Indy’s sole win without Haliburton this season as they beat the then 6-1 Memphis Grizzlies.

Which teams have played regular-season games in the NBA Mexico City Game in previous years?

1997

:

Rockets 108, Mavericks 106

(Dec. 6)

2014

Rockets 113, Timberwolves 101

(Nov. 12)

2015

Celtics 114, Kings 97

(Dec. 3)

2017

Mavericks 113, Suns 108

(Jan. 12)

Suns 108, Spurs 105

(Jan. 14)

Nets 100, Thunder 95

(Dec. 7)

Heat 101, Nets 89

(Dec. 9)

2018

Magic 97, Bulls 91

(Dec. 13)

Magic 96, Jazz 89

(Dec. 15)

2019

Mavericks 122, Pistons 111

(Dec. 12)

Spurs 121, Suns 119 (OT)

(Dec. 14)

2022

Heat 111, Spurs 101

(Dec. 17)

2023

Hawks 120, Magic 119

(Nov. 9)

2024

Heat 118, Wizards 98

(Nov. 2)

2025:

Pistons 122, Mavericks 110

(Nov. 1)